@@dandaniels4558 Maybe you can blow a hole in this one - Sometimes a whippoorwill and sometimes a whippoorwon't. One thing for sure, either you can or you can't lol!
Campers, regardless of brand, are notorious for hidden leaks. For anyone else interested in buying a used camper... Ask the seller if you can do a mold test. Mark your mold tests so they can't switch them out. Usually takes 48 hrs. If they wont, keep looking. As for the video... Excellent production. Very well shot and edited!! Definitely a new fan of the channel!
@@michygoss7148 The reason for all this is the rain gets in from the outside corner trim. It's all around including the roof edge and even around windows. It all should be removed cleaned, and reinstalled with marine caulk sealer not the crappy cheap ribbon caulk the RV builders use.
People sure do suck occasionally that’s a fact. It’s too bad about the camper but thank goodness Steve is a jack of all trades. I know fiberglass is not pleasant to work with but it should really help with your situation. Just make sure it’s all sealed up and it should be fine. I’m sure it’ll look great when you guys are done. I just hope it’s finished in time for your trip. Best of luck to you two!
...a couple of dogs here, a couple there, maybe one on its own bed there...We have fi...four dogs. Love it. Enjoy them for as long as they are with you, mourn them when they go and then remember them fondly.
Hello Michelle - I was so sorry to hear that Hannah's cancer is back. I so wish the outcome of her treatments at WSU would have been better. I know you will do what is best for Hannah. Kind Regards, Randy in Arizona
Great to see you fighting unavoidable shit with lots of humor. You are handling this very well and and it was a great idea to get some consulting from Sexy Lexi ;-)
I feel your pain I had a farmer lie to me about a tractor’s condition that I bought from him. Like you guy’s, I spent a lot of money for it. Then after a short time using it I had to spend quite a bit to make it right. One advantage I had was that I had in writing a condition statement and I refused to buy it with the “As Is” statement on the bill of sale. I sued him and got some of the repair $ back and he had to pay legal expenses. I lost the use of the tractor for an extended period. Sadly, honesty is a rarer human trait anymore.
I hate getting seen off! There`s nothing for it but to get stuck into it and console yourselves that you`ll have a dry camper that isn`t beige once you`ve finished! Fingers crossed for Hannah , stay safe Mich xx
Canadian tire sells Concrobium, it's a non toxic mold inhibitor. It's either in the cleaning or paint aisle. We spray everything down (bus life) and it worms great
This was a difficult one for me to "like," but the removal of the knife from the kitchen drawer won me over. Hahaha You two are Rockstars for fixing this thing.
Hello Michelle, sorry to hear about kitty cancer. And the camper ripoff. I would gladly comfort your crying in the Shower. 😜 Peace and love, Tim. PS, body of a 20 year old.
That is disheartening. If the sellers intentionally misled you, shame on them. What a crapy thing to do when charging for a camper (or anything) that is in "good" repair. Any time you buy from a private party, you should expect the sale to be as is, but they should also disclose any major issue and reduce the price accordingly. I'm sorry that you"re having this problem. It looked like a great camper and you will make it so. Sending prayer and positive thoughts. I began watching your channel this past week. I admire your strength and abilities. I subbed on the first video I watched, because I really admire and want to support strong women. Thank you for sharing your life and adventures, wherever they lead.
At least you are fixing the problem and if you are to sell in the future, you wont be doing the same thing! Piece of mind to know you are safe when you use it too!
Unfortunately, leaks are just a part of owning a camper/RV or any structure one drives down the road. As they say, every time you drive down the road its like a house going through an earthquake. Just a cautionary word to anyone thinking about buying a used camper... if the owner tells you there are no leaks, you can be pretty sure they are simply unaware of any leaks (unlikely) or, they are flat out lying to you. Are there unicorns once in a while, sure, but who has seen one ! Hoping for the best for you with your restoration project.
Looks like in his younger days, Steve was as adventurous with his projects as you are with yours now. The new camper situation realy sucks and it is a shame there are people in this world that thrive by conning and deceiving good people. I am sure, by pooling your mutual skills you and Steve will turn this setback into another adventure and I hope you will invite us along. For one, I cannot wait.
MG, you are SO damned funny! I was giggling until you swung your leg over that deck rail, and then I lost it, laughing so hard. The bawling in the shower was comedic perfection! Such a fun channel!
I became very familiar with Methylethylketone Ketone Peroxide Spirits in a Dimethyl Phthalate when I lived on Grand Cyman Islands in the B.W.I. Jim Daily had a big 55-gallon drum of resin and we used to sell the resin and hardener. The drum fell off of the cradle and broke the spigot (it was almost empty, and we had to tip it to get the last few gallons out) dumping the remains of the resin on the floor of the small hut that contained the drum. Phew! I lost about 100 K brain cells that day! Great video thumbs up.
I'm sorry people are dishonest! The bright side is we get to watch and observe Steve performing his professional magic and enjoy his character. I know he is shy but when you can, snickenly, hold the camera in his face so we can see his nice smile when he's being humorous. Steve has a great laugh and is comical.
You are so funny, the therapist and all. Had me laughing. And Steve fiberglassing. All I thought was like I ask myself. He's thinking, "How did I get myself into this." I changed an engine in a car, realizing later, it was just a 10 dollar part, I had to replace. BTW. You Tube has videos inspecting trailers like that. They all leak from the top down, wind blows the water in,while on the highway. Does Steve know what You Tube is. Lol.
Total bummer on the camper, sorry you both have to go through this again! But you’ll get er done and it will be a sweet camper. We definitely love your extra special weirdness and hope you get to visit with wise Counselor Sexy Lexi again soon!!! 🤩 All the best!!!
I discovered ur channel a few weeks ago. You have the best attitude an outlook on the worst situations. Nothing is goin to keep you down. It’s absolutely refreshing to watch ur hard work an determination to fix what ur tryin to do. As a single 38 year old male, I hope to find a woman, that has the same type of personality as yours. I smile the whole time I watch ur videos! All I can say is thank you!! An keep smiling ☺️
Sure wish you both the best in this difficult situation. I know the dogs are sure lucky to have you both in their lives. Thank you for sharing your story. Love what yall do and look forward to your story posts. Keep at it!
I built parts for the DeLorean Sports Car back in 1980-1981 so I know about itchy dirty jobs. Heat die presses molding the ERM process in Troy Michigan😩
"tomorrow the sun will still come up... Unless it rains..." OMG too funny!!! That's real good that you can find humor in the otherwise bad situations. I wish volunteers could help you out or something so that you could still make it to the July trip you both had planned.
Great RV refurb project, building stuff together has its own touch of magic🌱☀️ Those RV designers forgot to update their 60s decor to their 08 flash 🤗🤭 Yay, Lexi's back👍
Sorry to hear and see this. People! I glad that Steve has those fiberglass skills. I’m looking forward to the cabin build and I will warm up to rebuilding the camper.
The pep talk at the end was perfect, the attitude of looking at the situation compared to more serious problems in life is a very healthy one to have, no wonder you're a nurse, being under your care and competence I would feel in very good hands! front line workers FTW.
Hey Michelle, sh$t happens, pick yourself up and keep moving! Looking forward to your next video. I don't care what you are doing just keep making videos.😁
Welcome to today's resale! It is so bad when you think the people you could trust just screw you. In the end you will find that those people will suffer a bigger loss because of their betrayals. But of course that does not solve your current troubles. Just know once you have fixed everything, it will be a much better camper and will give you what did want in the end. Like everything, it takes your time, hard work, patience and money. Much love and prayers! 🙋
That’s awful someone knowingly sold you a leaking camper. The bright side for your followers is we get to learn more camper repairs 😜 I know it’s a stressful position for you and Steve.
Nice to to see you get right at her ..... and your husband seems to be very educated at the hands on kind of things, you will get it done and have that holiday....😄
My son is going through the very same thing right now; he was told everything was fine and then found all the mold and rotted wood. Now he has to spend this summer fixing his the same as you folks. On a recent 10 day camping trip in a 2021 camper that he "rented" from a friend, he spent the first three days repairing a multitude of leaks, non-functioning drain lines, and a repair list that was a mile long. When he went to an RV dealer for parts, the tech there told him that most of these campers today are made in Elkhart IN and most leave the factory with all of those leaks and problems because they are litterally thrown together with little to no quality control. The only manufacturer that I can say is the exception right now is Lance Camper Manufacturing in Lancaster CA, known for both their very high quality campers. I owned a small used Lance fifth wheel a few years back and it had zero problems. It was well made and had excellent fit and finish with nice oak trim. When I spoke to Lance about why we never see their campers on the east coast, he said because every camper we make gets sold before they leave the west coast. Good luck with the rebuild of your "No Leak" gem. My advice to anyone contemplating a camper purchase, knowing what I know now is, DO NOT pay anything down until it has been thoroughly inspected ALL OVER, and UNDER, by someone knowledgeable about campers. That industry is fraught with rain soaked, rotted moldy units. Buyer beware!
So true. As I’m learning, pretty much every camper or trailer has problems/water seepage of some sort, just varying degrees. Sad - there really should be some building codes for these units. Okanagan campers do have a fairly good reputation, but even the good ones can develop problems if not taken care of properly. We almost looked at a Lance camper, but she was upfront in telling me it had a leak in the front, so I passed on even looking at it because I simply didn’t want to spend a summer renovating a camper!!! And here we are! I’m sweating buckets working away on ours as we speak! 🤪
I know this is sad for you guys ,,, but your skit and the crying in the shower , getting ready to jump over the rail ... omg that was so funny 🤣😵💫 God Bless !!
What a disappointment this must be... You two will have it better than new. Having had 4 motorhomes, it's them being left outside in the winter especially where there is a lot of snow, any outside seam that requires recaulking is a potential for disaster if not inspected at least every 6 months. You need to find the area where the water is coming in if at all possible... Perhaps you could take it to a car wash and have and one stay inside while one really sprays the seams to see if there are any visible leaks. I am surprised there wasn't any outside delamination of the lauan and the fiberglass, creating a bubble or something along those lines... Sexy Lexi you are so creative. And your next project should be an area to store the slide in, under cover.
I found out after many years with RV's that it's a tossup between boats and RVs for Money pits. The key with RV's is to have a covered area to store them. Covers are expensive and don't last. The money saved is building a structure instead. If you think sealing them is the cure all fix it's not. Seal is rubber and like all rubber doesn't last IE leaks start.
Omg the problems with the camper are huge ! What a job to rebuild it for the kind of money you paid for it! What a shame !! It certainly would upset me I know !
OKAY, Michy you and your counselor Lexi made me laugh out loud with your humourous slant on this big setback and disappointment. The perspective you shared, in the end, was important and very true! But remember you forgot to add that you two are so very capable of "doing it yourself" so that any project planned or otherwise together you seem able to handle even when you do not want to. Bravo to you and Steve.
V-v-v-v-ery fun (and serious at the same time) video. C-c-c-c-ongratulation for this. Greetings from hungary from a swiss guy with similar problems and interests 😉
Yeah, moldy campers suck. There’s only one way to know, and you found out….twice. But at least you guys made it right, and we got to meet a new character living in your head 🤪. Hopefully this channel will buy you a new camper some day. 👍🏼💰
I feel for you two! I got lied to once too and ended up with a can of worms car. Now I pay to have them professionally evaluated before buying. I'd rather be able to rely on human decency but it's lacking in some.
Hey you got a do'er up camper, yippee. Don't get down about the poor state of it, once its repaired and in good shape and to your decor it will be great. Only a small journey to get there, or do the repairs to get it watertight then do your holiday in July, then get a plan of what you want to do. We have the same issues over here in UK. xx
sorry about camper. years ago i went and looked at a few and they all smelled. so i didn't buy any. just stay at cabin dogs don't care as long as they are with you. take care, be safe and well.
Love the video, im building a camper canopy for my ford ranger at the moment, Steve's spot on with the fiberglass keep going guys ,out door camping is the must give the dogs a big hug x
It’s a drag to get surprised like that. The mold testing someone else mentioned is a good idea. You could also use a moisture meter to do an inspection - that should help give you some percentages of moisture behind walls, ceiling, etc. Too late in this case, but worth pulling out such inspection tools when looking over something that’s used - watch the seller’s face when you start checking . 🙂
All good ideas, another possibility is to hire someone that specializes in RV inspections, they usually guarantee their work. This way if you find a problem later you got a contract to fall back on for the repairs. Cheap insurance in my opinion.
Two things I know from experience Only thing worse then installing fibreglass is grinding fiberglass 😬 An it’s never does this camper leak it’s where does it leak Hope you guys get to go on your trip as planned 🚴
looks like Steve knows what he's doing with the fiber glass, no doubt the area being reinforced will be stronger than new, and the wood being replaced will actually be real wood not glued together saw dust, glad i found your channel, i love people that love animals, especially dogs, PS, how do i make an appointment with lexi, lol.
Having dealt with issues and campers for most of my life, I can relate. With that said, I'm very sorry to hear issues with people when you try to be as careful as you can and the humor helps. Looking for the funny things, after the fact that you can try to laugh at. I know the shower, the knife and the balcony were jabs at how you feel and a good way to say I may feel this way but I will get through this. Beyond that, love the videos when I get time to watch them. Plow forward.
Such a bummer on your camper. Sorry. I promise that future episodes of you guys fixing it will HUGELY entertain us (if that helps). That lady counselor really has it together and Steve is stinkin' smart.
I bought a water damaged 96 Bigfoot slide in.Top was almost solid black.I almost bit off more than I wanted.Tiger stripe bamboo floors, walnut table, new hardware, wood valances, added wave heater, solar, all on a custom flatbed.Hoping to redo counters this spring and dining cushions later.Possible diesel heater, still have the stock heater also.That camper looked in great shape, was it impacted a bit on front as you tore into it? Almost looked like it. And everything is so over priced these days, including used campers
I'd have used a roller to wet out the fibreglass..and consolidate it soooooo much easier and a metal paddle to bring the resin through n remove any air bubbles ...Boat laminater here from 🇬🇧....but u doing great though .
A good alternative is an aluminum framed camper, they don't droop over time.. But the trade off is that they can be a lot more complicated to fix if you run into into something by accident. Also, Lexi is smokin' hot!
Good luck with the camper repairs. As long as you get it water tight you can ‘make do’ inside like you did in your shed just for the trip in July then fit it out properly when you both have a bit more time. Shame on the people that sold the camper to you as they must have been aware of at least some of the issues. Keep smiling 🙂 Steve UK 🇬🇧
I repaired a canoe that had been left in the bush and badly cracked due to heavy snow . Used about 2 yds of the same strand cloth and almost a gallon of resin. The worst crack got 3 layers of this cloth . Did the whole floor between the seat and yoke . Man is that hull stiff now .Haven't seen the canoe for over 5 yrs. But sure the repaired half has survived.
Here on VI, we have been keeping an eye out for a trailer, either for camping, but mostly as a guest house since we have cat and dog and allergic kids and grandkids. EVERY aluminum skinned camper or trailer has had moisture issues. Some comes from bad engineering, poor joints, to condensation buildup from excessive use, or no use. My dad had a fiberglass Boler, and every spring my parents would be out there, scrubbing the mold (mildew) off the walls, because they would not spend the hydro money to keep a 100 watt light bulb on all winter, which adds some warmth, but mostly air flow and reduced condensation. We are partial to those Escape fiberglass trailers built in Vancouver, but not ready to pull the trigger on a $70,000 purchase, just for guests. (they are too busy to visit anyway.)
Neighbours of ours just bought an escape trailer at that price tag! Better to just build yourself a tiny home thingy. But yeah, water penetration seems inevitable in these things. 😵💫
@@michygoss7148 Considering the light weight and the included amenities, I guess $70,000 isn't a lot of money. Not everyone has all the neat tools(expensive), resources and the skills you have to build a tiny home. 🙂
What bad luck great job fiber glassing for a repair is that the plan for the roof seams as well since it's fiberglass? As always good luck and God Bless.
Hello I am a new subscriber to your channel, I really enjoy your videos they are refreshing and relaxing to watch. You have a very calming presence, I enjoy your humour too, I especially enjoy all the project videos the content is great.thank you for letting us in to your world.
Ugh. I despise RVs, of all makes and models. In this case I would've given the previous owners a chance of redemption. It is possible they didn't know, maybe? True what Lexi said about others having it much worse. Having a camper leaking is definitely a "1st world problem". Keep on keepin' on Michy.
Lol. It’s true. He really has zero interest in the whole TH-cam thing, which is why the channel is more mine, if you will. He entertains me a little here and there as I film, but he definitely just won’t participate in filming things he’s doing.
How is it that I just found your channel. TH-cam just doesn't suggest enough of the GOOD TH-camrs. I've gone thru and watched, about a dozen of your vids. I gotta admit.... I'm impressed. Your VERY smart, ambitious, and not afraid to get a little dirt under your finger nails. And yes ... You are a great looking woman. Do you have a sister in the states? Lol. I'm a 30 year journeyman carpenter and it's NOT that easy to impress me, but you've done it.
I think if it was me, I would look into maybe renting one for your trip. Then you can spend the necessary time to fix it. Might be an option for you guys. Keep you chin up, and moving forward. You will get this.
Look on the bright side. It isn't something you'll be living in full time. I live in my 5th wheel camper. My first one developed a leak over the bed while I was in it. Fixed the leak. Found a better one and sold the first one. 4 years into living in this one and I just finally developed my first leak. Very small leak but it was there. Thankfully an easy fix. Good luck on your repairs. Not sure on Canada laws but where I'm at black mold issues can't be sold as is. There is recourse here
It's good you have sexy Lexi you can consult in times of stress. In my experience the worst purchases I ever made were from well off people that seemed almost too nice. Lesson learned. Sucks though. You will persevere and come out ahead. You're both good at that.
I wish my therapist looked as good as yours. My therapist is a carved Mahogany duck that I got at a flea market for a quarter. Lol. Have a blessed, healthy, and safe week.
Another cool video love the little skits you do.so sorry to hear that hannahs cancer is back.you both do a great job at everything your challenged with much love from calgary.
Ahhh that Lexi wisdom. The sun will come up tomorrow unless it rains. Truer words were never spoken!
... love this comment ..
For real, that was fkn funny!! 💥🙌🇺🇸🇨🇦
I've seen it rain with the sun out.sorry to blow your theory but someone had to do it 😁😉
@@dandaniels4558 Maybe you can blow a hole in this one - Sometimes a whippoorwill and sometimes a whippoorwon't. One thing for sure, either you can or you can't lol!
She has such a great sense of comedic timing. Missed her entertainment calling, she did! lol
Campers, regardless of brand, are notorious for hidden leaks.
For anyone else interested in buying a used camper... Ask the seller if you can do a mold test. Mark your mold tests so they can't switch them out. Usually takes 48 hrs. If they wont, keep looking.
As for the video... Excellent production. Very well shot and edited!!
Definitely a new fan of the channel!
We heard of mold testing kits AFTER we bought it. Dang!
@@michygoss7148 The reason for all this is the rain gets in from the outside corner trim. It's all around including the roof edge and even around windows. It all should be removed cleaned, and reinstalled with marine caulk sealer not the crappy cheap ribbon caulk the RV builders use.
@@totallyjonesin it honestly amazes me that after many many decades, they still continue to build something that is designed to leak. Puzzling! Lol
People sure do suck occasionally that’s a fact. It’s too bad about the camper but thank goodness Steve is a jack of all trades. I know fiberglass is not pleasant to work with but it should really help with your situation. Just make sure it’s all sealed up and it should be fine. I’m sure it’ll look great when you guys are done. I just hope it’s finished in time for your trip. Best of luck to you two!
...a couple of dogs here, a couple there, maybe one on its own bed there...We have fi...four dogs. Love it. Enjoy them for as long as they are with you, mourn them when they go and then remember them fondly.
Hello Michelle - I was so sorry to hear that Hannah's cancer is back. I so wish the outcome of her treatments at WSU would have been better. I know you will do what is best for Hannah. Kind Regards, Randy in Arizona
Great to see you fighting unavoidable shit with lots of humor. You are handling this very well and and it was a great idea to get some consulting from Sexy Lexi ;-)
That really sucks! I wish you lots of health and energy to fix up the camper
I feel your pain I had a farmer lie to me about a tractor’s condition that I bought from him. Like you guy’s, I spent a lot of money for it. Then after a short time using it I had to spend quite a bit to make it right. One advantage I had was that I had in writing a condition statement and I refused to buy it with the “As Is” statement on the bill of sale. I sued him and got some of the repair $ back and he had to pay legal expenses. I lost the use of the tractor for an extended period. Sadly, honesty is a rarer human trait anymore.
I hate getting seen off! There`s nothing for it but to get stuck into it and console yourselves that you`ll have a dry camper that isn`t beige once you`ve finished!
Fingers crossed for Hannah , stay safe Mich xx
Canadian tire sells Concrobium, it's a non toxic mold inhibitor. It's either in the cleaning or paint aisle. We spray everything down (bus life) and it worms great
Thank you! Yes, I did buy some of that stuff from home hardware, and every time we open up a space I am spraying it all down with that stuff. 😷 🤪
This was a difficult one for me to "like," but the removal of the knife from the kitchen drawer won me over. Hahaha
You two are Rockstars for fixing this thing.
Hello Michelle, sorry to hear about kitty cancer. And the camper ripoff.
I would gladly comfort your crying in the Shower. 😜
Peace and love, Tim.
PS, body of a 20 year old.
Great Job You & Steve 💙 My Prayers R with Y’all
That is disheartening. If the sellers intentionally misled you, shame on them. What a crapy thing to do when charging for a camper (or anything) that is in "good" repair. Any time you buy from a private party, you should expect the sale to be as is, but they should also disclose any major issue and reduce the price accordingly. I'm sorry that you"re having this problem. It looked like a great camper and you will make it so. Sending prayer and positive thoughts.
I began watching your channel this past week. I admire your strength and abilities. I subbed on the first video I watched, because I really admire and want to support strong women. Thank you for sharing your life and adventures, wherever they lead.
I always find it amazing how our schedules and plans revolve around the dog. Our dog is a pittie, but she identifies as a poodle. Very needy she is.
Great job!..I’ve helped my neighbor repair several RVs…once you start it seems like everything needs replacement/repair! Excellent!
OMG...beyond therapy. I totally feel for you and Steve. A curve ball at the worst time. Nothing you and Steve can't overcome...
At least you are fixing the problem and if you are to sell in the future, you wont be doing the same thing! Piece of mind to know you are safe when you use it too!
Unfortunately, leaks are just a part of owning a camper/RV or any structure one drives down the road. As they say, every time you drive down the road its like a house going through an earthquake. Just a cautionary word to anyone thinking about buying a used camper... if the owner tells you there are no leaks, you can be pretty sure they are simply unaware of any leaks (unlikely) or, they are flat out lying to you. Are there unicorns once in a while, sure, but who has seen one ! Hoping for the best for you with your restoration project.
Absolutely. You fix one and 3 others pop up, not counting the 5 you missed!
Looks like in his younger days, Steve was as adventurous with his projects as you are with yours now. The new camper situation realy sucks and it is a shame there are people in this world that thrive by conning and deceiving good people. I am sure, by pooling your mutual skills you and Steve will turn this setback into another adventure and I hope you will invite us along. For one, I cannot wait.
MG, you are SO damned funny! I was giggling until you swung your leg over that deck rail, and then I lost it, laughing so hard. The bawling in the shower was comedic perfection! Such a fun channel!
I became very familiar with Methylethylketone Ketone Peroxide Spirits in a Dimethyl Phthalate when I lived on Grand Cyman Islands in the B.W.I. Jim Daily had a big 55-gallon drum of resin and we used to sell the resin and hardener. The drum fell off of the cradle and broke the spigot (it was almost empty, and we had to tip it to get the last few gallons out) dumping the remains of the resin on the floor of the small hut that contained the drum. Phew! I lost about 100 K brain cells that day! Great video thumbs up.
Well, THAT'S a bummer!! Thank goodness you have Lexi and her magnificent words of wisdom to get you through this ordeal.
nice to see that you dont let things stop you, there are a lot of people that would of just given up. Dont change please and thank you
I'm sorry people are dishonest!
The bright side is we get to watch and observe Steve performing his professional magic and enjoy his character.
I know he is shy but when you can, snickenly, hold the camera in his face so we can see his nice smile when he's being humorous.
Steve has a great laugh and is comical.
Great sense of humor!!! Love the video. 👍
You are so funny, the therapist and all. Had me laughing. And Steve fiberglassing. All I thought was like I ask myself. He's thinking, "How did I get myself into this." I changed an engine in a car, realizing later, it was just a 10 dollar part, I had to replace. BTW. You Tube has videos inspecting trailers like that. They all leak from the top down, wind blows the water in,while on the highway. Does Steve know what You Tube is. Lol.
Happy Canada Day Michygoss.
Total bummer on the camper, sorry you both have to go through this again! But you’ll get er done and it will be a sweet camper. We definitely love your extra special weirdness and hope you get to visit with wise Counselor Sexy Lexi again soon!!! 🤩 All the best!!!
I discovered ur channel a few weeks ago. You have the best attitude an outlook on the worst situations. Nothing is goin to keep you down. It’s absolutely refreshing to watch ur hard work an determination to fix what ur tryin to do. As a single 38 year old male, I hope to find a woman, that has the same type of personality as yours. I smile the whole time I watch ur videos! All I can say is thank you!! An keep smiling ☺️
I absolutely love ur sense of humor !!!!!! I'm doing the same thing to my truck camper also !!! Good luck to you both!!
Very good Lexi !
Bummer about your dog and the camper. You'll get through it.
Cheers !!
Sure wish you both the best in this difficult situation. I know the dogs are sure lucky to have you both in their lives. Thank you for sharing your story. Love what yall do and look forward to your story posts. Keep at it!
I built parts for the DeLorean Sports Car back in 1980-1981 so I know about itchy dirty jobs. Heat die presses molding the ERM process in Troy Michigan😩
"tomorrow the sun will still come up... Unless it rains..." OMG too funny!!! That's real good that you can find humor in the otherwise bad situations. I wish volunteers could help you out or something so that you could still make it to the July trip you both had planned.
Great RV refurb project, building stuff together has its own touch of magic🌱☀️
Those RV designers forgot to update their 60s decor to their 08 flash 🤗🤭
Yay, Lexi's back👍
Sorry to hear and see this. People! I glad that Steve has those fiberglass skills. I’m looking forward to the cabin build and I will warm up to rebuilding the camper.
The pep talk at the end was perfect, the attitude of looking at the situation compared to more serious problems in life is a very healthy one to have, no wonder you're a nurse, being under your care and competence I would feel in very good hands! front line workers FTW.
That camper disaster really sucks, but your story telling is magnificent!
Sorry about the camper they took you and steve again omg. i was just geting over foxy roxy sexy lexi lol.
Hey Michelle, sh$t happens, pick yourself up and keep moving! Looking forward to your next video. I don't care what you are doing just keep making videos.😁
Welcome to today's resale! It is so bad when you think the people you could trust just screw you. In the end you will find that those people will suffer a bigger loss because of their betrayals. But of course that does not solve your current troubles. Just know once you have fixed everything, it will be a much better camper and will give you what did want in the end. Like everything, it takes your time, hard work, patience and money. Much love and prayers! 🙋
That’s awful someone knowingly sold you a leaking camper. The bright side for your followers is we get to learn more camper repairs 😜 I know it’s a stressful position for you and Steve.
Nice to to see you get right at her ..... and your husband seems to be very educated at the hands on kind of things, you will get it done and have that holiday....😄
I would do the whole interior up to match the upholstery on the built in couch back rest. You are very fortunate to get the top of the line model.
I have no doubt the finished camper will be spectacular! Your videos are medicinal during my ACDF recovery. Thank You!
My son is going through the very same thing right now; he was told everything was fine and then found all the mold and rotted wood. Now he has to spend this summer fixing his the same as you folks. On a recent 10 day camping trip in a 2021 camper that he "rented" from a friend, he spent the first three days repairing a multitude of leaks, non-functioning drain lines, and a repair list that was a mile long. When he went to an RV dealer for parts, the tech there told him that most of these campers today are made in Elkhart IN and most leave the factory with all of those leaks and problems because they are litterally thrown together with little to no quality control. The only manufacturer that I can say is the exception right now is Lance Camper Manufacturing in Lancaster CA, known for both their very high quality campers. I owned a small used Lance fifth wheel a few years back and it had zero problems. It was well made and had excellent fit and finish with nice oak trim. When I spoke to Lance about why we never see their campers on the east coast, he said because every camper we make gets sold before they leave the west coast. Good luck with the rebuild of your "No Leak" gem. My advice to anyone contemplating a camper purchase, knowing what I know now is, DO NOT pay anything down until it has been thoroughly inspected ALL OVER, and UNDER, by someone knowledgeable about campers. That industry is fraught with rain soaked, rotted moldy units. Buyer beware!
So true. As I’m learning, pretty much every camper or trailer has problems/water seepage of some sort, just varying degrees. Sad - there really should be some building codes for these units. Okanagan campers do have a fairly good reputation, but even the good ones can develop problems if not taken care of properly. We almost looked at a Lance camper, but she was upfront in telling me it had a leak in the front, so I passed on even looking at it because I simply didn’t want to spend a summer renovating a camper!!!
And here we are! I’m sweating buckets working away on ours as we speak! 🤪
I know this is sad for you guys ,,, but your skit and the crying in the shower , getting ready to jump over the rail ... omg that was so funny 🤣😵💫 God Bless !!
You are awesome as usual , your energy is contagious . Love y’all ❤️🇺🇸🙏😊
What a disappointment this must be... You two will have it better than new. Having had 4 motorhomes, it's them being left outside in the winter especially where there is a lot of snow, any outside seam that requires recaulking is a potential for disaster if not inspected at least every 6 months. You need to find the area where the water is coming in if at all possible... Perhaps you could take it to a car wash and have and one stay inside while one really sprays the seams to see if there are any visible leaks. I am surprised there wasn't any outside delamination of the lauan and the fiberglass, creating a bubble or something along those lines...
Sexy Lexi you are so creative. And your next project should be an area to store the slide in, under cover.
I found out after many years with RV's that it's a tossup between boats and RVs for Money pits. The key with RV's is to have a covered area to store them. Covers are expensive and don't last. The money saved is building a structure instead. If you think sealing them is the cure all fix it's not. Seal is rubber and like all rubber doesn't last IE leaks start.
Omg the problems with the camper are huge ! What a job to rebuild it for the kind of money you paid for it!
What a shame !! It certainly would upset me I know !
Great video! Thanks for sharing❤
OKAY, Michy you and your counselor Lexi made me laugh out loud with your humourous slant on this big setback and disappointment. The perspective you shared, in the end, was important and very true! But remember you forgot to add that you two are so very capable of "doing it yourself" so that any project planned or otherwise together you seem able to handle even when you do not want to. Bravo to you and Steve.
V-v-v-v-ery fun (and serious at the same time) video. C-c-c-c-ongratulation for this. Greetings from hungary from a swiss guy with similar problems and interests 😉
Yeah, moldy campers suck. There’s only one way to know, and you found out….twice. But at least you guys made it right, and we got to meet a new character living in your head 🤪. Hopefully this channel will buy you a new camper some day. 👍🏼💰
Nice video, maybe Inspector Shawn will stop by when you are done with the camper! hahaha
I feel for you two! I got lied to once too and ended up with a can of worms car. Now I pay to have them professionally evaluated before buying. I'd rather be able to rely on human decency but it's lacking in some.
Hey you got a do'er up camper, yippee. Don't get down about the poor state of it, once its repaired and in good shape and to your decor it will be great. Only a small journey to get there, or do the repairs to get it watertight then do your holiday in July, then get a plan of what you want to do. We have the same issues over here in UK. xx
sorry about camper. years ago i went and looked at a few and they all smelled. so i didn't buy any. just stay at cabin dogs don't care as long as they are with you. take care, be safe and well.
Love the video, im building a camper canopy for my ford ranger at the moment, Steve's spot on with the fiberglass keep going guys ,out door camping is the must give the dogs a big hug x
Nothing like some upbeat music playing during a camper reconstruction 😆🍺 hope it all goes well Michelle!
just think of it as a plus, because was going to redo camper anyway, and now you are ahead of the game
It’s a drag to get surprised like that. The mold testing someone else mentioned is a good idea. You could also use a moisture meter to do an inspection - that should help give you some percentages of moisture behind walls, ceiling, etc. Too late in this case, but worth pulling out such inspection tools when looking over something that’s used - watch the seller’s face when you start checking . 🙂
All good ideas, another possibility is to hire someone that specializes in RV inspections, they usually guarantee their work. This way if you find a problem later you got a contract to fall back on for the repairs. Cheap insurance in my opinion.
Two things I know from experience
Only thing worse then installing fibreglass is grinding fiberglass 😬
An it’s never does this camper leak it’s where does it leak
Hope you guys get to go on your trip as planned 🚴
Yep, Steve will be doing all the sanding! Lol
looks like Steve knows what he's doing with the fiber glass, no doubt the area being reinforced will be stronger than new, and the wood being replaced will actually be real wood not glued together saw dust, glad i found your channel, i love people that love animals, especially dogs, PS, how do i make an appointment with lexi, lol.
great video , love the 4 dogs , we have 6 , so sit on the floor a lot LOL, thanks for the video .
I think you being your own therapist was a nice touch.
I am sorry for your pain in having to fix up your camper, but you are histerical and I am glad you made a bad situation fun for us to watch.
Having dealt with issues and campers for most of my life, I can relate. With that said, I'm very sorry to hear issues with people when you try to be as careful as you can and the humor helps. Looking for the funny things, after the fact that you can try to laugh at. I know the shower, the knife and the balcony were jabs at how you feel and a good way to say I may feel this way but I will get through this. Beyond that, love the videos when I get time to watch them. Plow forward.
Such a bummer on your camper. Sorry. I promise that future episodes of you guys fixing it will HUGELY entertain us (if that helps). That lady counselor really has it together and Steve is stinkin' smart.
Oh man! How horrible! Sorry this happened to you guys.
Hey, the dogs love being with you no matter where you are. Take comfort in that.
I bought a water damaged 96 Bigfoot slide in.Top was almost solid black.I almost bit off more than I wanted.Tiger stripe bamboo floors, walnut table, new hardware, wood valances, added wave heater, solar, all on a custom flatbed.Hoping to redo counters this spring and dining cushions later.Possible diesel heater, still have the stock heater also.That camper looked in great shape, was it impacted a bit on front as you tore into it? Almost looked like it. And everything is so over priced these days, including used campers
i love this way of dealing with the situation. your humor is kind of 'freshing'. So: keep going & enjoy your life!
Wow. You clean up nice. How ever hopefully the cancer will be controlled for her. Keep up the great work you both do. @133 OperatorKen 👋🏻
I'd have used a roller to wet out the fibreglass..and consolidate it soooooo much easier and a metal paddle to bring the resin through n remove any air bubbles ...Boat laminater here from 🇬🇧....but u doing great though .
More problems hon, but we know it will be entertaining to see how you solve them, as you surely will........Love from all your English fans. 😘😘
A good alternative is an aluminum framed camper, they don't droop over time.. But the trade off is that they can be a lot more complicated to fix if you run into into something by accident. Also, Lexi is smokin' hot!
Good luck with the camper repairs. As long as you get it water tight you can ‘make do’ inside like you did in your shed just for the trip in July then fit it out properly when you both have a bit more time. Shame on the people that sold the camper to you as they must have been aware of at least some of the issues. Keep smiling 🙂 Steve UK 🇬🇧
Your skits are hilarious! Love it.
It would be great if people would tell the truth. All I can say is good luck.
I repaired a canoe that had been left in the bush and badly cracked due to heavy snow . Used about 2 yds of the same strand cloth and almost a gallon of resin. The worst crack got 3 layers of this cloth . Did the whole floor between the seat and yoke . Man is that hull stiff now .Haven't seen the canoe for over 5 yrs. But sure the repaired half has survived.
It's a good thing you had Sexy Lexi to talk 👄 to! Horrible experience...I pity you guys. 👍🇨🇦😎🐾🐾🐾🐾💜
Michelle Steve, i love your sense of humour and play! It's hard when you your fellowman steals from you but I know the feeling! Dean
Here on VI, we have been keeping an eye out for a trailer, either for camping, but mostly as a guest house since we have cat and dog and allergic kids and grandkids. EVERY aluminum skinned camper or trailer has had moisture issues. Some comes from bad engineering, poor joints, to condensation buildup from excessive use, or no use. My dad had a fiberglass Boler, and every spring my parents would be out there, scrubbing the mold (mildew) off the walls, because they would not spend the hydro money to keep a 100 watt light bulb on all winter, which adds some warmth, but mostly air flow and reduced condensation. We are partial to those Escape fiberglass trailers built in Vancouver, but not ready to pull the trigger on a $70,000 purchase, just for guests. (they are too busy to visit anyway.)
Neighbours of ours just bought an escape trailer at that price tag! Better to just build yourself a tiny home thingy. But yeah, water penetration seems inevitable in these things. 😵💫
@@michygoss7148 Considering the light weight and the included amenities, I guess $70,000 isn't a lot of money. Not everyone has all the neat tools(expensive), resources and the skills you have to build a tiny home. 🙂
What bad luck great job fiber glassing for a repair is that the plan for the roof seams as well since it's fiberglass? As always good luck and God Bless.
People suck, but it really is all about perspective. It could always be worse. Lexi dropping truth bombs.
Hello I am a new subscriber to your channel, I really enjoy your videos they are refreshing and relaxing to watch. You have a very calming presence, I enjoy your humour too, I especially enjoy all the project videos the content is great.thank you for letting us in to your world.
😂Great production! Thanks!
Ugh. I despise RVs, of all makes and models. In this case I would've given the previous owners a chance of redemption. It is possible they didn't know, maybe? True what Lexi said about others having it much worse. Having a camper leaking is definitely a "1st world problem". Keep on keepin' on Michy.
Lexi's desk is beautiful. Steve can do anything, except cameras. very interesting. Do you think you could teach him to use a camera?
Lol. It’s true. He really has zero interest in the whole TH-cam thing, which is why the channel is more mine, if you will. He entertains me a little here and there as I film, but he definitely just won’t participate in filming things he’s doing.
How is it that I just found your channel. TH-cam just doesn't suggest enough of the GOOD TH-camrs. I've gone thru and watched, about a dozen of your vids. I gotta admit.... I'm impressed. Your VERY smart, ambitious, and not afraid to get a little dirt under your finger nails. And yes ... You are a great looking woman. Do you have a sister in the states? Lol. I'm a 30 year journeyman carpenter and it's NOT that easy to impress me, but you've done it.
Awe! Thanks! I do have a sister, but she is married 😁. Hope you continue to enjoy the videos!
@@michygoss7148 I'm sure I will. The sister comment was only a joke. I probably should have kept that to myself.
you have a great sense of humor Michy!🤣
I think if it was me, I would look into maybe renting one for your trip. Then you can spend the necessary time to fix it. Might be an option for you guys. Keep you chin up, and moving forward. You will get this.
Look on the bright side. It isn't something you'll be living in full time. I live in my 5th wheel camper. My first one developed a leak over the bed while I was in it. Fixed the leak. Found a better one and sold the first one. 4 years into living in this one and I just finally developed my first leak. Very small leak but it was there. Thankfully an easy fix. Good luck on your repairs. Not sure on Canada laws but where I'm at black mold issues can't be sold as is. There is recourse here
I could check into that, but not sure at this point what the legalities are in fine print. I think we’re just gonna focus on fixing it up.
It's good you have sexy Lexi you can consult in times of stress. In my experience the worst purchases I ever made were from well off people that seemed almost too nice. Lesson learned. Sucks though. You will persevere and come out ahead. You're both good at that.
I wish my therapist looked as good as yours. My therapist is a carved Mahogany duck that I got at a flea market for a quarter. Lol. Have a blessed, healthy, and safe week.
Another cool video love the little skits you do.so sorry to hear that hannahs cancer is back.you both do a great job at everything your challenged with much love from calgary.
Steve Built a boat that thing looks nice you’ve got to be talented to do that very nice job Steves one talented man